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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

17

Cardinals Still Lead In Count of Games and Come Back

The Cardinals beat Cincinnati while the Yankees won their third straight from the Browns. The Giants shut out Cincinnati, and the White Sox defeated the Athletics as the pennant race tightens. Baseball notes from Forbes Field and other parks recount key hits, homers, and pitching performances.

Cardinals Tie Dudley Irvin Brame Forbes Giants Cincinnati Big Fitzsimmons Iet Reds Yesy Anatl Clan Mgraw Pitts Cubs

Mike Tigue Becomes Manager in Boxing Field

New York June 12 Mike Tigue former heavyweight champion announces retirement at 45 and plans a foray into boxing management after receiving a managing license from the New York State Athletic Commission.

W York Mike Me Pion New York State Athletic Mission

Orleans Youths Do Well in Majors

New Orleans fans point to four local youngsters in major league play. Vin Ott of Gretna leads home runs among the group and is praised as a natural hitter with long drives. Lind and Eddie Morgan, both from New Orleans, perform well with Cleveland infield and outfield duties. Dutch Eggett, also from New Orleans, earns praise for his driving hits and steady day by day improvement.

W Orleans New Orleans Vin Ott Gretna Hai Mississippi River Cleveland Lind Eggett Yes

Ryder City Golf Team Honors Hagen With Watch

Members of the American Ryder City Golf team presented a watch to Hagen, captain of the team that won the British Open, at a dinner in Detroit. Morton Smith said Hagen is undoubtedly the greatest of the present golfers.

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World’s Sprint Record-Breakers by Quin Hall

The piece surveys a surge of elite sprinters in the collegiate season with times cracking toward 9 seconds. It highlights George Simpson of Ohio State Claude Bracey of Texas and Percy Williams of Canada as challengers to Charlie Paddock's former 9.5 seconds and contemplates potential 9.0 second marks under AAU conditions and Olympic implications.

Charlie Paddock California Flash George Simpson Ohio State Claude Bracey Texas Flyer Percy Williams Paddock

Vicksburg Double Worthy as Baton Rouge Tops Pair

Baton Rouge defeated Vicksburg in both ends of a double bill here this afternoon. First game 2 to 1 with Armour driving in the winning run on a triple. Second game 7 to 1 as Bladock pitched well in late work despite six walks and a wild pitch. Vicksburg shuffle continues as pitchers Christian and Brosley join the roster. changes expected to spark a winning streak.

William J. Chipman Associated Press Brooklyn Pirates Forbes Field Robins Maia Bancroft Cardinals Carls Phillies Haid Frank Iplo Frank O- 1 Vicksburg Miss Baton Rouge Berry Armour Porter Bladock Christian Beaumont Brosley Alexandria

Esses Beat Mets In Double Header In Cotton States League

Baton Rouge powered by Hale and the Alexandria Red Legs won two games at Vicksburg 2 1 and 7 1 boosting the Esses from seventh to third in the standings. Hale collected three singles in four trips while Tony Mizzo drilled four hits for El Dorado in a slugfest 14 11 over Laurel. Jackson triumphed at Monroe 10 7 with homers by Hutcheson Connaster and Morris.

Louisiana Capitals Vicksburg Esses Baton Rougt Armour Baton Rouge Berry Billies Hale Willow Alexandria Red Legs Meridian el Dorado Laurel Lions Tony Mizzo Jackson Monroe Hutcheson Connaster Morris

Standings by Clubs and Scheduled Games

Standings show El Dorado 14 Laurel 11 and Baton Rouge 2-7 with Vicksburg 11 Monroe 7 Jackson 10 Meridian 2 Alexandria 6. Today’s games include Jackson at Monroe Meridian at Alexandria Baton Rouge at Vicksburg and Laurel at El Dorado. Other matchups list Atlanta Chattanooga Little Rock New Orleans Birmingham Nashville and more with several postponed or unresolved results.

el Dorado Laurel Baton Rouge Vicksburg Monroe Jackson Meridian Alexandria Atlanta Chattanooga Little Rock New Oreana Birmingham Nashville Memphis Mobile New Orleans Memois

Boxing Bout Results From Late Scores Across Cities

The report lists multiple boxing decisions: Freddy Miller outpoints Eddie O Dowd in Cincinnati, Billy Wallace outpoints Eddie Anderson in Cleveland, Mickey Goldberg stops Johnny Hamm in Mt Clemens, Jack Berg and Stanislaus Loayza draw in New York, and Dick Gore knocks out Tod Smith in Jacksonville.

Cincinnati Freddy Miller Eddie O'Dowd Columbus Cleveland Billy Wallace Cleeveland Eddie Anderson Wyoming MT. Clemens Mich Mickey Goldberg Detroit Johnny Hamm New York Jack Berg England Stanislaus Loayza Chile Drew Jacksonville Fla Dick Gore Tod Smith Canton Ohio

Jerome defeats Sansome by technical knockout in Greenville

In Greenville Mississippi on June 12 Jerome of New Orleans won by technical knockout over Mike Sansome of St Louis. Sansome failed to answer the bell for the seventh round due to an injured right hand. Jerome weighed 118 1 2 pounds while Sansome was 120.

Associated Press Greenville Miss Jerome New Orleans Mike Sansome St. Louis Sansome

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